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Greater Manchester to host Night Time Economy Summit

Global experts and city leaders from across the UK will come to Greater Manchester as the city-region prepares to host the Night Time Economy Summit for the first time. Taking place at Manchester city centre venue, Freight Island, the two-day event takes place on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th … [Read more...]

Together CEO Designate announces resignation

CEO Designate, Gerald Grimes, has announced his resignation from Cheadle-based lender, Together, after four years leading the business alongside Founder and Group CEO, Henry Moser. Grimes will step down from his role in Spring 2024 to pursue other personal ambitions. Together has also confirmed … [Read more...]

Weekly support sessions launch for Stockport business community

Stockport Council and partner organisations are to offer weekly support sessions for the borough's business community at Merseyway Innovation Centre. Starting on Friday 9th February, from 9.30am to 4.30pm at the Merseyway Innovation Centre in the Merseyway Shopping Centre, The Work Shop, will … [Read more...]

Cheadle widower shares unexpected impact of joining Life Leisure

A widower who never thought he’d step foot inside a gym has hailed his local Life Leisure centre in Cheadle as his reason to get up in the morning. David King (pictured), 75, from Cheadle, said his career as a joiner and passion for the outdoors always kept him fit and healthy. So, when his … [Read more...]

Filming boom continues to boost Stockport economy

Stockport continues to be lauded as top filming location for UK productions, after recently appearing on screen as the backdrop for ITV crime drama, After the Flood. Although set in Yorkshire, an old underground car park was the backdrop for the pivotal discovery of the body in After the Flood, … [Read more...]

Work commences on Battersby Hat Factory new homes

Contractor John Southworth and Viaduct Housing are continuing with the restoration of Battersby Hat Factory, beginning work on a project that will transform the iconic mills into 45 new homes. Once complete, the development will deliver 15 houses, 16 apartments, and 13 mews properties, all to be … [Read more...]

AI and Digital Innovation roadshow comes to Stockport College

Stockport College will host a morning of AI and digital innovation as part of the Centre for Digital Innovation (CDI) Innovation Accelerator programme for Greater Manchester businesses. The event, taking place at Stockport College at 9.30am on 29th February 2024 is the latest in a series of … [Read more...]

Manchester childrenswear manufacturer announces Bredbury move

The Parently Group, a childrenswear manufacturer that has been based in Manchester city centre for over 40 years, has announced it will relocate to Bredbury, Stockport in Spring 2024. The group's 60-strong staff will take up a 60,000 sq ft warehouse and office premises on the Bredbury Industrial … [Read more...]

Six month alcohol duty freeze takes effect

Pub and hospitality venues will benefit from a six month freeze to alcohol duty until 1st August 2024. The duty freeze takes effect from 1st February 2024, and follows last year's reform of alcohol duty to ensure duty paid reflects the alcohol content of drinks. Reforms also cut duty on pints in … [Read more...]